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By 2016, climate change had caused average temperatures in D.C. to rise 2 °F (1.1 °C) in a half-century, [1] more than the nationwide average. [2] Average summer temperatures have continued to rise: five out of six of the District's hottest recorded summers have occurred after 2010. [2]
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, the first president of the United ...
Washington, D.C., is located in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen climate classification: Cfa), exhibiting four distinct seasons. [11] Its climate is typical of the mid-Atlantic states. The District is located in USDA plant hardiness zone 8a near downtown, and zone 7b elsewhere in the city, indicating a temperate climate. [12]
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Climate data for Washington, D.C. (Reagan National Airport), 1991−2020 normals, [a] extremes 1872−present [b] Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
The eastern half of Washington has a semi-arid to warm-summer mediterranean climate, while the western side of Washington as well as the coastal areas of the state have a cool oceanic climate or warm-summer mediterranean climate. Major factors determining Washington's climate include the large semi-permanent low pressure and high pressure ...
This category includes articles relating to the natural environment of Washington D.C.. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
The People's Climate March was a protest which took place on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall, and at locations throughout the United States on April 29, 2017. [1] The organizers were the People's Climate Movement .